Jehovah Reigns; Let Earth Be Glad

Verse 1

Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad and all the isles their joy make known; with clouds and darkness He is clad, on truth and justice rests His throne.

Verse 2

Consuming fire destroys His foes, around the world His lightnings blaze; the trembling earth His presence knows, the mountains melt before His gaze.

Verse 3

The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim, through earth His glory shines abroad; from idol-worship turn with shame and bow before the living God.

Verse 4

Zion rejoices to behold Thy judgments in the earth, O LORD; Thy glory to the world unfold, supreme o'er all be Thou adored.

Verse 5

All ye that truly love the LORD, hate sin, for He is just and pure; to saints His help He will accord and keep them in His love secure.

Verse 6

For good men light and joy are sown to bless them in the harvest-time; ye saints, your joy in GOD make known and ever praise His Name sublime.